________________
Antiquity of Jaina Tradition : 17
place in the rainy season for four months while in Pārsva's tradition it was also optional.
8. According to Mahāvira, first an aspirant should be initiated as probationary. After this period if he is found eligible, then he should be allowed to ordinate second time and his seniority is to be fixed accordingly in the Sangha ( order of monks ).
These are some distinctive features of Pārsva's ethical code and teachings which are clearly different from that of Mahāvira. Though the ultimate goal of both the Tirthankaras was same and one.
Jain Education International
For Private & Personal Use Only
www.jainelibrary.org
